I'm silversmith and craftsman among others things. For as long as I remember myself I have loved making things, such as jewels, objects or my own tools. I think that sharing knowledge and experiences takes us farther. I don't consider myself an expert in what I do, but I keep trying to get better. I would appreciate your comments. If you like to see some of my other projects follow me on Etsy or Facebook: Myartsandcraftschest For detailed videos about machining process and tools, please visit THATLAZYMACHINIST. If you now starting a workshop, please visit Nick at Dadsinhisworkshop. Follow Nick as he sharing experiences as well his being very curious to try things. You will be amazed by his generosity of sharing these experiences with you, through the detailed videos he is making as a blacksmith, knife maker, novice jeweller and craftsman! Visit PJ'sminilathe for some cool minilathe projects; read the knurling pages, PJ did a great job on creating an online knurling calculator.
It's a mixture of pitch with pine rosin, fine gypsum and oil. If you're interested making it, look on the comments below and you'll find the recipe with more information.
Funny, I need to make the same repair on my lathe. It's not exactly the same model but a similar design. I suspect that the joker* who rigged the machine for installation put a strap against the shaft and applied too much force. It functions well but leaks. * that would be me 😂
If you've noticed a leak, it's definitely worth doing this repair. Besides the satisfaction you'll have once you done it, you'll increase the value of your machine. Thank you for the comment! Cheers Dimitris
Thank you my friend! The whole process of disassembling and reassembling was really easy, I'm sure that you would done it with the same ease! I'm glad that you liked the project. Thanks again. Take care Dimitris
I think you are tightening the post in the wrong direction. I THINK on these you are supposed to push away from you to tighten. I also think using the end of the compound as a reference is problematic. A better way would be to test the length of the compound, and an even better way would be to mount an indicator on the tool post, and sweep a test bar moving the indicator with the compound.
i have found that when you tighten the tool holder they tell me to tighten it anticlockwise and not to pull it clockwise, apparently it holds it better.
Thanks for the videos. This was a great set of videos to watch. The final part for the drill looks perfect. Looking forward to your next thing you will be making.
It's not only the details and the shear number of parts you fabricated for this project, Dimitris, but the absolute beauty, fit, and functionality of all the pinch parts that make it a stunning piece of equipment for the watchmakers drill press. Design and machine work were off the chart for the whole project too! Well Done and Congratulations on what you have created...truly a masterpiece that will last generations! Hat Tip and Salute, my friend!
Hello PJ, I was thinking for quite some time now, what to reply to you. A 'Thank you' seems too simple, with a 'very much' beside it, sounds a little better, but not exactly what I want to express. I'll make a try, but I don't know if I'll manage it. So, besides the 'Thank you very much' I'll say that it gives me great pleasure hearing an expert engineer saying, that what I designed, adapt or copied throughout the entire project, has been done the right way. Take care my friend Dimitris
Why do you need to have to tool holders so accurate? It's a 40 position holder, so you just move it one tooth. Just machine each holder in the lathe to make them perfect.
Because the particular seller who also states that upon his improved designs the Multifix tool post and holders are built so very accurate. He puts his name on the tools and praise himself and his tools through his site and YT channel for being the best on the market - besides that he doesn't offer what he states, his tools are very expencieve. I regret the moment I bought these tools from that seller, paying so much money for something that don't worth; with half the price I would bought something similar from ebay knowing that wouldn't be perfect but at least it would be cheap! If you sir, was in that same position as me what you would think of? that there are 40 different positions to put the tool on? or that you paid so much money for something that its not so accurate as the seller states? Thank you for the comment! All the best Jimmy
The complexity and sequence of operations is phenomenal, Dimitris! Your commitment to making the best you possibly can in detail and scope of project is what makes you stand out as an artisan. Thanks Dimitris, for sharing your extraordinary talents with us!! Hat Tip, ~PJ
για σασ θα μπορουσατε να μ στηλεται πληροφοριες για το μαγαζι κε ενα τηλεφωνο π αγορασατε τον τορνο θελω να αγορασω κε γω τον ιδιο ευχαριστο πολυ μετα απο 3 χρονια μαζεψα επιτελουσ τα λεφτα μετα απο το Video σασ!! πιτεμου παρακαλο πολυ πως λεγεται το μαγαζι κε ενα τηλεφονο αν δεν θελετε εδω να σασ πω το τηλεφωνο μ να μιλισουμε 5 λεπτα για λεπτομεριες
Thanks for the video. Great series of video. The part that surprised me was how the drive belt worked, it was nice a simple, but my brain could not see it till you put it on. Nice and relaxing with great information.
That must have been soooo satisfying to actually use it after all that beautiful work, Dimitris!! Spectacularly Well Done, and a great presentation of all the details you always put into your work. High Compliments to both Kosta's colaborations!! Superb box design fit and finish, and ultra clean wiring...eye candy for sure! Exemplary planning and execution of basically a custom blue print build. Through and through a real treat that will last generations. Looking forward to seeing the Lamp build! Hat Tip, ~PJ
Hey PJ, I don't know if a 'Thank You' is enough for your kind words! Yes, it was really satisfying especially when I saw that this tiny drill press managed to drill a hole on a 6mm thick piece of steel (something that I'm not going to do it again). Both Kosta's did fantastic work, for which I have thanked them many many times. Without their help this project would be really difficult to finish into that level. The lamp video at the moment it's in the editing stage, I hope to finish it next week? I believe that you'll like it. Thank you once again for your comment!! Take care Dimitris
Ξέρω πολύ καλά οτι το συγκεκριμένο πρότζεκτ ήταν αρκετά χρονοβόρο, αλλά εν τέλει το αποτέλεσμα σε δικαίωσε! Μπράβο Δημήτρη! Πάντα τέτοια! Υ.Γ.: Αξίζει ένα μπράβο και ο Κώστας για την ξύλινη κατασκευή! Κώστας
Κωστή μου, χωρίς τη δική σου βοήθεια αλλά και του Κώστα ο οποίος έκανε εξαιρετική δουλειά με την ξύλινη βάση, το πρότζεκτ αυτό δεν θα μπορούσε να ολοκληρωθεί! Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ και τους δυο σας!!! Δημήτρης
Brilliant the way you used the pin to mill the radii on the bracket! Tiny Tiny shoulders on the pulley shims to match the bearings was a treat to see, Nice Work! Thanks Much!
I just watched you sculpt on a milling machine! Incredible. Seriously magnificent work. I hope a lot more people will watch this. So much to learn from you my friend. Amazing work.
Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment sir! You are the second viewer who tells me that has built the UTP, that's really awesome. Thank you again! Regards from Greece Dimitris
The "Collet" adapter is a piece of art Dimitris...such precision turning of tiny tapers...should be made to the music of "Ride of the Valkyries". ;-P The motor mounts are eye candy also!! Love the series and what you are putting into it!
Hey PJ, thank you for your kind words! Although I'm not very pleased with the way the chuck arbor was made, it is accurate; I'm saying this because I have already checked it. I like the motor mounts too, are looking almost like the original ones😁 Thank you once again! Take good care Dimitris
